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Title: JERRY CAN HOLDERS FOR ROOF RACK
Post by: gurules on March 31, 2012, 02:55:21 AM: hEY CAN YOU GUYS GIVE ME SOME INSPERATIONAL IDEAS FOR SOMTHING TO PUT MY JERRYS ON THE ROOF RACK WITH.

Flash is ok :cheers:
Title: JERRY CAN HOLDERS FOR ROOF RACK
Post by: pacs on March 31, 2012, 06:23:31 AM: Foam floor mat and rachet strap works fine for me
Title: Re: JERRY CAN HOLDERS FOR ROOF RACK
Post by: Mandrake on March 31, 2012, 07:44:39 AM: I'd be looking at a different place to put them and keep the centre of gravity of the vehicle close to where it is supposed to be - If you can't do that then lay em flat as mentioned in previous post make sure they can't move ..
Steve
Title: Re: JERRY CAN HOLDERS FOR ROOF RACK
Post by: krisandkev on March 31, 2012, 08:12:12 AM: I ended up buying 10 litre fuel plastic containers to sit on the roof rack, use ratchet straps and a rope just in case the straps fail. I went for the 10 litre size because they fit better, stand upright and easy to get on and off. Kevin
Title: Re: JERRY CAN HOLDERS FOR ROOF RACK
Post by: Fitzy247 on March 31, 2012, 09:08:24 AM: If the $$$ permit, just saw these the other day....

http://www.snakeracing.com.au/rotopax-fuel-container-pack.html (http://www.snakeracing.com.au/rotopax-fuel-container-pack.html)

There is actually a 15L on ebay for $120!!!
Title: Re: JERRY CAN HOLDERS FOR ROOF RACK
Post by: WannaBe on March 31, 2012, 09:19:16 AM: Those rotopax are great idea!
Too bad about the price :'(
Title: Re: JERRY CAN HOLDERS FOR ROOF RACK
Post by: Tractor88 on March 31, 2012, 11:11:05 AM: Don't think they do them in a 20lt. All 5lt or 10lt I believe. Please correst me if I'm wrong but thats what I read somewhere.
Cheers.
Title: Re: JERRY CAN HOLDERS FOR ROOF RACK
Post by: dazzler on March 31, 2012, 12:19:24 PM: Quote from: Fitzy247 on March 31, 2012, 09:08:24 AM
If the $$$ permit, just saw these the other day....

http://www.snakeracing.com.au/rotopax-fuel-container-pack.html (http://www.snakeracing.com.au/rotopax-fuel-container-pack.html)

There is actually a 15L on ebay for $120!!!

Pick the state shes from....

http://store.snakeracing.com.au/~snakerac/product_info.php?cPath=536_541&products_id=4231&osCsid=2afa5e10b002cf759a70f4092237eb5b (http://store.snakeracing.com.au/~snakerac/product_info.php?cPath=536_541&products_id=4231&osCsid=2afa5e10b002cf759a70f4092237eb5b)
Title: Re: JERRY CAN HOLDERS FOR ROOF RACK
Post by: Chippy76 on March 31, 2012, 12:20:47 PM: GU

I would just use a ratchet strap or two. However remember that for every litre of fuel you are looking at (just short of) a kilo of weight. Add to this the "slushing" effect of juel in a jerry can, and I would suggest mounting it somewhere lower to avoid increaseing the centlre of gravity of the tug.

Cheers Chippy :D
Title: Re: JERRY CAN HOLDERS FOR ROOF RACK
Post by: Blinky Bill on March 31, 2012, 03:57:50 PM: I'd be asking myself 'do I need to carry these jerry cans on the roof'? ??? As mentioned high centre of gravity is a good thing to avoid. :cheers:

Best set-ups I've seen have big bulky items like swags on roof racks & heavy stuff like jerry cans down low so they're easy to get to & don't wreck your back getting them up or down.

We have a CT so lashing a few extra jerry cans to it is a doddle.

Cheers - Wayne D
Title: Re: JERRY CAN HOLDERS FOR ROOF RACK
Post by: gurules on March 31, 2012, 07:36:32 PM: Thanks for the input people i understand about gravity jeezzzz iv gone lopsided after a few pales myself only looking at maybe one jerry rest is on the ct :cheers:
Title: Re: JERRY CAN HOLDERS FOR ROOF RACK
Post by: Jason B on April 01, 2012, 04:33:39 PM: Mate they fit perfectly inside the 3/4 height plastic fish boxes. My mate has done all of his travel's with his jerry's laying inside these boxes which are then strapped down.
Title: Re: JERRY CAN HOLDERS FOR ROOF RACK
Post by: offcampn on April 01, 2012, 05:12:26 PM: Is this what your thinking , Tracklander , ARB and all the big names sell them , be prepared to get the fingers burnt when you hand your $$$ over , without checking I think the tracklander ones are around the $260 mark . Found our one on Gumtree for half the price :cheers: They are well made and do the job they are designed to do . Getting them down off the roof can be interesting , If you don't mind using your seat and door frame as a ladder then all is good ;D ;D ;D

(http://i1197.photobucket.com/albums/aa433/offcampn/DSCF1727.jpg)

(http://i1197.photobucket.com/albums/aa433/offcampn/DSCF1728.jpg)
Title: Re: JERRY CAN HOLDERS FOR ROOF RACK
Post by: BigJules on April 02, 2012, 10:59:48 AM: As for the weight issue, sure, there is more weight on the roof, so empty the jerry cans into the vehicle at the first opportunity, all good.